"Manchester City defender Nathan Ake starts for the Netherlands for the first time since September, while Tijjani Reijnders comes in for the injured Justin Kluivert in midfield. Netherlands starting XI: Bart Verbruggen, Jurrien Timber, Matthijs de Ligt, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Ake, Tijjani Reijnders, Frenkie de Jong, Xavi Simons, Donyell Malen, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo Netherlands substitutes: Mark Flekken, Lutsharel Geertruida, Ryan Gravenberch, Emmanuel Emegha, Quinten Timber, Robin Roefs, Micky van de Ven, Jerdy Schouten, Noa Lang, Luciano Valente"
"Edvinas Gertmonas replaces Tomas Svedkauskas in goal for Lithuania, while Modestas Vorobjovas comes in for Paulius Golubickas in midfield. Lithuania starting XI: Edvinas Gertmonas, Pijus Sirvys, Vilius Armalas, Edgaras Utkus, Artemijus Tutyskinas, Justas Lasickas, Gratas Sirgedas, Modestas Vorobjovas, Gvidas Gineitis, Tomas Kalinauskas, Fedor Cernych Lithuania substitutes: Sigitas Olberkis, Markas Beneta, Motiejus Burba, Gytis Paulauskas, Tomas Svedkauskas, Gabrielius Micevicius, Domantas Simkus, Klaudijus Upstas, Rokas Lekiatas, Edgaras Dubickas, Paulius Golubickas, Dziugas Bartkus"
The Netherlands can clinch qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a win over Lithuania, starting the final Group G round three points clear of Poland and with a +13 goal difference. Nathan Ake returns to the starting lineup for the first time since September, and Tijjani Reijnders replaces the injured Justin Kluivert. The Netherlands starting XI features Bart Verbruggen, Jurrien Timber, Matthijs de Ligt, Virgil van Dijk, Frenkie de Jong, Xavi Simons, Donyell Malen, Memphis Depay and Cody Gakpo. Lithuania make goalkeeper and midfield changes with Edvinas Gertmonas and Modestas Vorobjovas included. Kick-off is 19:45 GMT (14:45 ET / 11:45 PT) with live UK coverage on Amazon Prime PPV for £2.49.
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